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Noticed today and put a review on the new thread for this pub which has reopened with an enhanced food bias and has established a new Yripadvisor thread of reviews under its resurrected trading name of the 'Penguin'.

I've never been to a restaurant and felt so relaxed and had such a good meal. Went on a Tuesday with burger night, absolutely perfectly cooked and can't fault it. Waiting staff were perfect. Can't get over how good this place is. Definitely recommend.

This pub has undergone major renovations and has now re-opened under the new name of The Penguin, the original name was The Tap & Barrel.
There is now a separate dining area with a great menu of traditional food and a good range, including specials...More

Never paid the Tap and Barrel a visit, this place though is a gem. Dog friendly - a bonus! Clean and funky inside, the staff were friendly and helpful. We ordered sandwiches which were reasonably priced and tasty. Fresh and filling. The menu was fairly...More

Been here twice, first visit we had some of the new burgers off the new menu and a bottle of wine, both were delicious. There was live music playing at the far end of the room that night too which gave the place a relaxing...More

Been here twice, once for dinner, we both had their homemade burgers from their new menu which were excellent, so good in fact that we went back the next week to try their sunday roast. We had the sharing platter, the portions were just right...More

A busy food pub in an inner suburb with a reputation for hearty meals. Confused by at least one of your contributors with a a Harvester pub at Crabtree Plymouth but they are a couple of miles apart and entirely different. The tap and barrel is a St Austell Brewery pub. Favoured by families and local residents in the Mutley/Lipson ares especially on Sundays. Worth an entry.

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